Radeon AI PRO R9700 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon AI PRO R9700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 128.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+128.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-128.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 86% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 204.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+204.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) | ✅More affordable ($209) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon AI PRO R9700 and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Radeon AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 scores 28,589 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 128.1%. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 128 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,589+128% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 47.84 TFLOPS+426% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz+64% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+220% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+220% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 128+60% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 130W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.3 | 96.4+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 85.6% less ($1241 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 204.6% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1299 | $249-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1450 | $209-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.7 | 60.0+205% |
| Codename | Navi 48 | GA106 |
| Release | July 23 2025 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #23 | #211 |
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